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St. John Armenian Church 2018 Calendar, 2018

Community Calendar - Events Calendar, 2018

Catholicos of All Armenians Confirms

Election of Fr. Daniel Findikyan as New Primate

Tuesday, May 8, 2018, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, confirmed the election of the Very Reverend Fr. Daniel Findikyan as the new Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church. For this occasion, Fr. Aren Jebejian and Fr. Armash Bagdasarian sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected Primate.

Watch the Enthronement video below

Tuesday Lunch Club

Menu for Tuesday, May 15

Choice of:

Lasagna with Meat

Baked Chicken & Rice Pilaf

Lunch is served at noon

Your $7 donation includes: salad, entrée with side, dessert, coffee, water

Individually plated meal served on china with linens

All Are Welcome!

paul@sjachurch.org 248-569-3405

Vatican Unveils Statue of Gregory of Narek

Today, Thursday, April 5, the Vatican unveiled a statue of St. Gregory of Narek, in the presence of Pope Francis and His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians.

Catholicos of Cilcia His Holiness Aram I and Armenia's President Serge Sargsyan were also present for the unveiling. Other church dignitaries, including Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, traveled to Rome to take part in the ceremony honoring one of the great historical figures of the Armenian Church.

Armenians have long revered Narek as the author of the collection of mystical poems known as the "Book of Lamentations," among other spiritual treasures. But in 2015, the 10th-century Armenian monk was approved by Pope Francis as a Doctor of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Catholic Church recognizes only 36 doctors of the church, including Augustine of Hippo, John Chrysostom, and Thomas Aquinas. Gregory of Narek is the most recent figure to be placed among this exalted group. His feast day among Catholics is February 27.

Watch Video with Pope Francis

The John M. Azarian Memorial Armenian Scholarship Fund

Now accepting applications for 2018-19 academic year. The purpose of the fund is to award scholarships to students of Armenian descent who are attending college or university in pursuit of an undergraduate degree in the USA and who demonstrate a compelling financial need, academic achievement, and Armenian cultural and church activities. The deadline is June 30.

Download the application here

Contact Patille Kupelian at pkupelian@azariangroup.com

April 2018 Events and Flyers

May 2018 Events and Flyers

Acolyte Training - For Boys Ages 10-16 Years Old, May 5th, Saturday 1:00-3:30 PM 2018

Women's Guild "Our Favorite Things" Family, Friends, Fashion, May 5th, Saturday, 2018

Men's Society Ice-Cream Social, Sunday, May 6th, 2018

Bible Study, May 7th, Monday Eve 7:00-8:30 PM 2018

Men's Society Retreat, May 12th, Saturday 8:30-3:00 PM 2018

Day by Day Bible Study 12:00-2:00 PM - For more information, call Yeretzgin Roberta at 248-538-9993, Wednesday, May 16th, 2018

Adult Catechism - All parishioners and friends are invited - Admission is free, May 17th, Thursday Eve 7:00-8:30 PM 2018

Acolyte Training - For Boys Ages 10-16 Years Old, May 19th, Saturday 1:00-3:30 PM 2018

AGBU - Alumni Reunion, May 19th, Saturday Eve 7:30 PM 2018

Church School Graduation, May 20th, Sunday 12:30 PM 2018

Bible Study, May 21st, Monday Eve 7:00-8:30 PM 2018

Memorial Day Grave Blessing - Grave Blessings at Woodlawn 10:00 AM-12:00 PM , Monday, May 28th, 2018

Memorial Day Grave Blessing - Grave Blessings at Evergreen 12:30-1:30 PM , Monday, May 28th, 2018

Bookkeeper Needed

The Parish Office looking for a part-time Bookkeeper (20-24 hours per week). Qualified candidate will be experienced in all aspects of computer-based double-entry accounting and reporting. Interested candidates should send a resume to hr@sjachurch.org or come to the Administrator's office during business hours.

Click Here for Job Description

2018 ACYOA General Assembly and Sports Weekend

May 25-28, 2018, in New York City!

Accommodations have been secured at the Hilton Garden Inn, Midtown/Park Ave inNew York City. Our tri-state committee will be hosting this year's gathering in partnership with Central Council. 2018 ACYOA General Assembly and Sports Weekend will coincide with the 50th Anniversary of St. Vartan Cathedral's consecration. As active ACYOA members, we are delighted to take on this challenge and provide a memorable weekend for fellow ACYOA members!

Past weekends have been a success because of the generous donations from friends of the ACYOA. This weekend depends so much on your support.

If you would like to make a contribution, please fill out the attached form. With a donation, you may include a message in honor of a loved one and place an advertisement. Sponsorship opportunities are also available if you would like to help underwrite the cost of a specific event. Sponsor Form

For questions and/or additional information please feel free to contact the committee at GASW2018@gmail.com. Thank you for your time, considerations, and continued support of the ACYOA.

June 2018 Events and Flyers

College Scholarships for 2018

Our Diocese will be granting scholarships to undergraduate, college-age youth for the academic year 2018-2019. These scholarships are earmarked for Armenian American students attending accredited 4-year undergraduate university programs. Preference will be given to those who are active in the life of the Armenian churches of the Eastern Diocese. Altar servers, Sunday or Armenian school teachers, active ACYOA members, choir members, etc. . The scholarship program is open to U.S. Citizens only.

The application and reference forms must be submitted electronically.

Go to Diocesan website at https://armenianchurch.us/scholarships/

The application and the reference forms are due no later than June 1, 2018.